The Hotel

The Peech was originally a private residence built in the 1950's. When discovered by James Peech, the property had only changed hands once and had been a family home, in a chic residential area of Johannesburg, for over 40 years.

The Peech is owner run

The hotel was conceived, was built and is run by James Peech. James adds an owners-eye attention to detail along with a wealth of experience on the city.

Lush gardens
surround the bedrooms

Bedrooms are spread across the one acre of gardens which gives a feeling of being in an oasis in the city.

Strong focus on
responsible tourism

The Hotel is Fair Trade Tourism certified and has environmental policies and practices that are industry-leading.

Awarded service

The hotel features at the top of Tripadvisor’s Hotels for Johannesburg and was awarded ‘Best City Boutique Hotel in Africa’ in Dec 2014.

Everything that makes staying at The Peech an experience you'll never forget

Location

10 minutes from the shopping & business centres of Melrose Arch, Rosebank and Sandton. 45 minutes from Johannesburg Airport.

Meet the team

James

Founder

Inspired to work outside the corporate world, James took leave from his desk job and traveled from Bangkok to Bali. By the end of the trip he had decided to become an entrepreneur and a twist of fate brought him to Johannesburg. The Peech was born...

Nischka

Head of Operations

Nischka's high school teacher encourage her to study hotel management and she excelled with a Cum Laude degree. She then traveled the world working on cruise ships before joining The Peech and rosing up the ranks to lead the team.

Paul

Head Chef

Paul began his career in the UK working in popular gastro-pubs and restaurants before opening Narina Trogon restaurant in Braamfontein, which is where he first met owner James Peech. His dishes are classy in a balanced way, and hark back to good old fashioned à la carte.

Patronalia

Reservations

As the CEO of our office, Patronalia keeps the hotel’s reservations flowing smoothly and guests’ pre-arrival needs met. No request is too small and her passion for helping people will come out if you get in touch with her.